Combination napkin clip and utensil rest

a technology of utensil rest and napkin clip, which is applied in the direction of machine supports, tableware, scarves, etc., can solve the problems of unsanitary practice, easy unrolling of table napkins, and failure of each one in some fashion to solve this problem

Active Publication Date: 2007-09-11
RODIN JOHN B
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"The patent describes a device that can be used as a napkin clip and utensil rest. It consists of a base and an upper arm that are connected by a bridge. The base has a flat bottom that can be placed on a flat surface and the upper arm is parallel to the base. The device is designed to accommodate a napkin and is easy to use."

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Such practice can be unsanitary, since table tops particularly in restaurants often breed bacteria and can be unclean, since used utensils can soil a table top unnecessarily.
As a result, many efforts have been made to provide the perfect utensil support; however, since none has become prevalent in society, each one has failed in some fashion to solve this problem.
In addition, table napkins, particularly cloth napkins, can easily become unrolled.

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[0053]When a range such as 5-25 or 5 to 25 is given, this means preferably at least 5 and, separately and independently, preferably not more than 25.

[0054]The present invention is directed to a combination utensil support and napkin clip. The invented utensil support / napkin clip provides a method of supporting eating utensils in order to keep them off table tops where they can be easily contaminated. This also helps keep the table top itself clean, while eliminating or reducing the need for placemats, table covers, or additional napkins. The utensil support / napkin clip also provides a method of clipping a napkin with eating utensils rolled up inside. This creates a simple, logical, and aesthetically pleasing package for table settings. In addition, the invented utensil support / napkin clip provides a method of supporting eating utensils while placing a napkin within for easy removal and replacement without moving the eating utensils. This design creates a simple option for using pape...

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Abstract

A device which functions as a rest for a knife, fork and spoon and also functions as a clip for a rolled up napkin with utensils therein.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a support for eating utensils and a clip for rolled up napkins with utensils.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Common practice in countless restaurants and homes is to allow eating utensils, such as knife, fork and spoon, to make direct contact with the table top before or during a meal. Such practice can be unsanitary, since table tops particularly in restaurants often breed bacteria and can be unclean, since used utensils can soil a table top unnecessarily. As a result, many efforts have been made to provide the perfect utensil support; however, since none has become prevalent in society, each one has failed in some fashion to solve this problem. In addition, table napkins, particularly cloth napkins, can easily become unrolled. There is a need for a clip that can easily and conveniently hold a napkin in a rolled or folded condition. Accordingly there is a need for an apparatus whic...

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Patent Type & AuthorityPatents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A44B21/00A45F5/04A47G21/14A44B99/00
CPCA47G21/14A47G21/16A47G21/165Y10T24/1394Y10T24/44641Y10T24/1312
InventorRODIN, JOHN B.
OwnerRODIN JOHN B